October 09 / 16.35 Chelmsford (AW)

16.35

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  • Prize money: £3663.8
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 6 runners
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Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

Form: 351-32 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Placed in both Flat outings this year, beaten only narrowly returned to AW latest; has form figures of 221 over C&D; solid claims.
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3rd

5

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:30 Uttoxeter

Buxted Reel

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Three wins on the Flat; 0-8 as a jumper but was clear of the rest when a 7l runner-up at Stratford (2m, good) recently and something similar will see him on the scene.

7/2

2nd

1

16th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

14:40 Stratford

Buxted Reel

11st 12lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Three-time Flat winner; returned from break with disappointing run four weeks ago but was close up in two handicap hurdles (both 2m, good) in this month last year and has good claims if back on song.

9/2

8th

2

20th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Buxted Reel

11st 11lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

All three wins under rules on AW Flat; returns from a break and best watched unless the market speaks favourably.

6/1

Form: 014410 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two wins at about 1m4f on turf this term; suffered a heavy defeat when favourite for 1m6f contest last time; something to prove.
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5th

4

(2)

30th Apr 2026

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1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Skimming Along

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Daniel Steele

Improved for a step up in trip/switch to handicaps last summer, winning twice on turf at around this trip (good to firm and heavy) before ending 2025 with a close second at Chelmsford (1m6f); still has potential after just nine starts and he's an interesting contender.

11/2

2

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Skimming Along

9st 11lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Daniel Steele

Two wins at about 1m4f on turf this term; suffered a heavy defeat when favourite for 1m6f contest last time; something to prove.

7/1

5

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Skimming Along

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Daniel Steele

Low-mileage 4yo who won in good style here (11.6f, heavy) 11 days ago and is now 2-7; 9lb higher in a stronger race today but could easily have more to offer over the longer trip; needs to be taken very seriously.

5/2

OUR TIP

Form: 8-4633

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Two encouraging efforts over 2m on AW since handicapping, while shaping as if this return to shorter will prove ideal; possibilities.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 5

19:10 Lingfield

Rogue Empire

9st 3lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Showed the benefit of his reappearance third when getting off the mark over C&D (good) last month; followed up at Kempton (2m, AW) eight days ago in the manner of an improving sort; escapes a penalty for that win and is 8lb higher in future contests; the one to beat.

4/5

1st

5

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:08 Kempton (AW)

Rogue Empire

9st 8lb

J: Owen Lewis

T: Roger Teal

Got off the mark at the eighth attempt with an authoritative performance in a 0-60 at Lingfield (2m, good) last month; 6lb rise looks fair and he has run well over this C&D; unexposed and warrants respect with 3lb being claimed.

9/4

1st

2

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Rogue Empire

9st 8lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Roger Teal

Maiden who's made the running in all four starts since handicapping on Polytrack; dropped 2lb since a fair comeback effort two weeks ago and is entitled to have come on for that.

6/1

Form: 457

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on his turf form for Nick Littmoden but may improve now handicapping and upped in trip; out of an AW winner.
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6th

5

(6)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Mio Amico

9st 8lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Got off the mark here (1m4f) in January and added a Chelmsford handicap victory (1m6f) in March; below-par fifth off 7lb higher mark at Southwell (1m6f) last time though so more is needed here.

6/1

5th

1

(1)

15th Apr 2026

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1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Mio Amico

9st 9lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Successful under Kyle McHugh at Lingfield (1m4f, AW) in January and Chelmsford (1m6f, AW) last month; ran another good race when second of nine off this mark at Kempton (2m, AW) nine days ago and has solid claims returned to this trip.

3/1

2nd

5

(3)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Mio Amico

9st 11lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Michael Keady

Best efforts, including two wins this year, have all come for Kyle McHugh; maybe unwise to take his latest Chelmsford victory at face value and he'll need more again if he's to overcome a 7lb rise.

3/1

Form: 838123 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Record of 123 since racing in AW handicaps includes a solid effort over C&D (sole 1m6f attempt); respected back up in trip.
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9th

10

(2)

30th Jan 2026

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1m 4f 51y

Class 4

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cardinal Point

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Triple AW winner at up to 13.5f, including easily over C&D against her own sex latest; a 5lb penalty may not prevent her from following up, provided that career-best form is repeated.

11/4

1st

4

(3)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

16:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Cardinal Point

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Bell

Two wins since returned to AW in September and she's finished runner-up in her last four starts; didn't get much luck when a close second at Newcastle (1m4f, Tapeta) two weeks ago and she's a key player off only 1lb higher here.

9/4

1

(3)

4th Nov 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Cardinal Point

10st 1lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: Michael Bell

Nosed ahead close home at Chelmsford (1m5f) five days ago, taking record since racing in AW handicaps to 12331; incurs a penalty but Joe Bradnam takes off 7lb; gives impression she'll stay this new trip; solid.

3/1

Form: 562444

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
3yo maiden; in a consistent vein of form at about 1m4f of late; chance of winning depends on whether he improves for new trip.
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14

(1)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Rolling Luck

8st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: S Woods

3yo maiden; in a consistent vein of form at about 1m4f this summer and shaped like a non-stayer when stepped up to 1m6f at Chelmsford latest (treated as if still in form).

11/1

6

(1)

9th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Rolling Luck

8st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

3yo maiden; in a consistent vein of form at about 1m4f of late; chance of winning depends on whether he improves for new trip.

6/1

4th

8

(4)

3rd Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:35 Lingfield (AW)

Rolling Luck

9st 1lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: S Woods

Beaten only a neck in a classified event at Yarmouth (1m4f, good) in July; respectable effort over that same C&D next time before finishing fourth of ten here on turf (1m4f; first-time cheekpieces) 22 days ago; hood and cheekpieces are now replaced by blinkers on this return to AW.

11/2

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Payout
Exacta £52.50
Straight Forecast £50.61
Trifecta £102.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cardinal Point

LAMBOURN:

Rogue Empire

Daily Record:

Buxted Reel

Daily Mirror:

Rogue Empire

RP RATINGS:

Cardinal Point

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